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Prime Minister's Office
PM chairs high level meeting to review ramping up of oxygen supply across the Country
More than 1500 PSA Oxygen plants are coming up across the nation
PSA Oxygen plants contributed by PM CARES would support more than 4 lakh oxygenated beds
PM instructs officials to ensure that the plants are made functional at the earliest
Ensure adequate training of hospital staff on operation and maintenance of oxygen plants: PM
Deploy advanced technology like IoT to track performance and functioning of oxygen plants: PM
PM Narendra Modi today reviewed the progress of oxygen augmentation and availability across the country.
Officials briefed PM about the progress on installation of PSA Oxygen plants across the country. More than 1500 PSA Oxygen plants are coming up across the nation which includes contribution from PM CARES as well as various ministries & PSUs.
PSA Oxygen plants contributed by PM CARES are coming up in all states and districts of the country. PM was informed that once all PSA Oxygen plants coming up through PM CARES would be functional, they would support more than 4 lakh oxygenated beds.
PM instructed the officials to ensure that these plants are made functional at the earliest and to work closely with the state governments for the same. Officers apprised the PM that they are in regular touch with officers from state governments regarding fast-tracking the oxygen plants.
PM asked officials to ensure there is adequate training of hospital staff on operation and maintenance of oxygen plants. He also directed officials to ensure that each district has trained personnel available. Officials informed him that there is a training module prepared by experts and they are targeting training of around 8000 people across the country.
PM also said that we should deploy advanced technology like IoT to track performance and functioning of these oxygen plants at a local and national level. Officials apprised the PM about a pilot being done using IoT for monitoring the performance of the oxygen plants.
Principal Secretary to PM, Cabinet Secretary, Secretary Health, Secretary MoHUA and other important officials were present in the meeting.
Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways
Roadshow on Maritime Conclave 2019 held in Kolkata
Kolkata: 29th January, 2019
Kolkata Port Trust organised a road-show in run-up to Maritime Conclave 2019 in Kolkata today. This year the Maritime Conclave will be held at East Coast Railway Stadium at Bhubaneswar on 14 and 15 February, 2019. It is a joint initiative of Ministry of Shipping and FICCI, launched to provide investment promotion and facilitation services to investors seeking to invest in India's maritime sector. The Chairman of Kolkata Port Trust , Shri Vinit Kumar; Director  in the Union Ministry of Shipping, Shri Arvind Chaudhury and senior officials of KoPT attended the road-show. Multiple stakeholders of maritime sector and shipping industry also participated.
Chairman of KoPT, Shri Vinit Kumar, in his address, urged the representatives of the shipping industry having business links with KoPT to participate in the conclave in large numbers. He mentioned that Kolkata Port Trust is drawing plans of capacity augmentation to the tune of 65 MT in Haldia and 25 MT in Kolkata to keep up with the growing volume of business. It will be supported with necessary infrastructure development projects like mechanization of berths, development of land etc, Shri Kumar said. Earlier in the day, Shri L N Malik, Executive Director of SAIL, stated that the major steel PSU and an important customer of KoPT has plans to increase volume of shipping done through KoPT to 300 MT by 2030.
Shri Arvind Chaudhury, Director  in the Ministry of Shipping informed about Government’s initiatives for development of ports through Sagarmala Project, doubling the handling capacity of ports within next 5 years and also overall doubling of cargo movement. Shri Chaudhury, on this occasion, made a presentation on various factors favouring development of the port sector like growth in exim trade, development by means of Sagarmala and Jalmarg Vikas Project, fiscal incentives and Ease-Of-Doing Business. A special session on Chabahar port will be held as part of the Conclave in which representatives from various countries will participate.
The website – www.maritimeinvest.in provides detailed information about Maritime Conclave 2019.
Ministry of Consumer Affairs, Food & Public Distribution
BIS raids Toy Store at Kochi
Kochi Branch Office of Bureau of Indian Standards  raided a retail store for selling toys which did not have BIS standard Mark . The store "FRIZBEE" at Oberon Mall Kochi was raided by a team of BIS officials yesterday and a huge stock of various types of toys without ISI mark was seized. A case will be filed against the offenders in a court of law.
Toys have been brought under mandatory certification by Govt of India with effect from 1 Jan 2021 considering the safety of the children using them. Manufacturing and selling them without ISI Mark is a criminal offence inviting fine of minimum Rs 2 lakhs or imprisonment of upto 2 years, or both.
Consumers are advised to insist on toys with ISI mark. BIS CARE app may be used to check the veracity of the licence and to lodge complaints, if any.
Prime Minister's Office
PM condoles the passing away of legendary actor Dilip Kumar
The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi has expressed deep grief over the passing away of legendary actor Dilip Kumar Ji and said his passing away is a loss to our cultural world.
In a tweet, the Prime Minister said, "Dilip Kumar Ji will be remembered as a cinematic legend. He was blessed with unparalleled brilliance, due to which audiences across generations were enthralled. His passing away is a loss to our cultural world. Condolences to his family, friends and innumerable admirers. RIP."
Prime Minister's Office
Good Friday reminds us about the struggles and sacrifices of Jesus Christ:PM
The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi has called Jesus Christ a perfect embodiment of compassion.
In a message on Good Friday, Shri Modi tweeted
"Good Friday reminds us about the struggles and sacrifices of Jesus Christ. A perfect embodiment of compassion, He was devoted to serving the needy and healing the sick."
Department of Space
Release of Request for Qualification  for Technology Transfer of Lithium-ion Cell by ISRO to Indian Industries
One of the major Centres of ISRO, Vikram Sarabhai Space Centre , is offering to transfer the in-house developed Li-ion cell technology to competent Indian Industries on non-exclusive basis to establish Li-ion cell production facilities in the country.
This initiative is expected to enable Zero Emission Policy of India and accelerate the development of indigenous electric vehicle industry.
Towards the transfer of Li-ion cell technology, an RFQ to qualify and shortlist suitable industries in India is available in VSSC, ISRO and NITI Aayog websites.
Interested parties may please visit any of the following websites for more details.
1. www.vssc.gov.in
2. www.isro.gov.in
3. www.niti.gov.in
Prime Minister's Office
PM salutes daughters of the nation on National Girl Child Day
The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi has saluted the daughters of the nation on National Girl Child Day.
In a tweet, Shri Modi said “On National Girl Child Day, we salute our #DeshKiBeti and the accomplishments in various fields. The Central Government has undertaken many initiatives that focus on empowering the girl child, including access to education, better healthcare and improving gender sensitivity.”
In another tweet he also appreciated all those people who are working towards empowering the girl child and ensuring a life of dignity and opportunity for our daughters.
Ministry of Health and Family Welfare
COVID-19 UPDATE
220.66 cr Total Vaccine doses  have been administered so far under Nationwide Vaccination Drive
4,943 doses administered in last 24 hours
India's Active caseload currently stands at 63,380
Active cases stand at 0.14%
Recovery Rate currently at 98.67%
9,213 recoveries in the last 24 hours increases Total Recoveries to 4,43,11,078
6,660 new cases recorded in the last 24 hours
Daily positivity rate 
Weekly Positivity Rate 
92.56 cr Total Tests conducted so far; 1,89,087 tests conducted in the last 24 hours
Ministry of Education
Union Education Minister confers ‘CBSE Teachers Award’ to 38 Teachers and Principals of CBSE affiliated schools during an online ceremony in New Delhi
Union Education Minister Shri Ramesh Pokhriyal 'Nishank' today felicitated and conferred CBSE Teachers Award to 38 Teachers and Principals of CBSE affiliated schools during an online ceremony in New Delhi today. Minister of State for Education, Shri Sanjay Dhotre also graced the occasion. Secretary, Department of School Education & Literacy, Smt. Anita Karwal, and Chairman CBSE Shri Manoj Ahuja were also present on the occasion. Several other distinguished guests from Ministry of Education, NVS, KVS, CBSE, Principals, teachers, students, parents and families from all over joined online to watch this program. These awards were presented for the year 2019-20 in honour of the Teachers and Principals for their valuable contribution towards improving school education, innovation and dedication.
Speaking on the occasion Shri Pokhriyal said that Teachers lay the basic foundation of education. He said that teaching is a most respected profession and the purpose of these awards is to celebrate the unique contribution of some of the finest teachers in the country and to honor those teachers, who through their commitment have not only improved the quality of school education but also enriched the lives of their students.
The Minister highlighted that in the New Education Policy 2020, teachers have been placed right at the centre of the education system. It has been mentioned in the policy that all the schools must have adequate number of teachers and such environment shall be provided so that work culture in the schools is enhanced. The Minister congratulated the teacher awardees for their excellent service, dutifulness and extraordinary contribution in the field of education.
Shri Sanjay Dhotre congratulated the awardee teachers and commended them for their important role as a mentor and for successful discharge of their duties. He said that since every student is different and unique, education should be according to the individual needs and nature of each student so that children become courageous, confident human beings with strong character and may be able to build their bright future.
Each award consists of a Merit Certificate, a shawl and an amount of Rs 50,000/-. Since 2018, CBSE follows an online selection process. The applicants are evaluated on the basis of General and Specific criterion under each category and several parameters related to school education and their contribution. The 38 awardees are Primary and, Middle Level Teachers, Language teachers, Science, Social Science, Physical Education, Mathematics, Economics, IT, Fine Arts teachers, School Counsellors, Vice-Principals and Principals.
Click here to see the list of awardees
Ministry of Health and Family Welfare
Update on COVID-19 Vaccination-Day 13
More than 28 lakh Healthcare Workers Vaccinated across the country
Nearly 5 lakh beneficiaries vaccinated till 7 pm today
The total number of healthcare workers vaccinated against COVID19 till date  has crossed 28 lakh today.
A total of 28,47,608 beneficiaries were vaccinated through 52,667 sessions, as per the provisional report .
4,91,615 beneficiaries were vaccinated through 9,994 sessions till 7 pm today. Final reports would be completed for the day by late tonight.
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S. No.
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State/UT
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Beneficiaries vaccinated
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1
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A & N Islands
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2656
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2
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Andhra Pradesh
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1,70,910
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3
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Arunachal Pradesh
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8,651
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4
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Assam
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27,693
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5
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Bihar
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1,06,824
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6
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Chandigarh
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2764
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7
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Chhattisgarh
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62,110
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8
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Dadra & Nagar Haveli
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493
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9
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Daman & Diu
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286
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10
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Delhi
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48,008
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11
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Goa
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2882
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12
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Gujarat
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1,54,234
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13
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Haryana
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1,15,968
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14
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Himachal Pradesh
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18,848
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15
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Jammu & Kashmir
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22,401
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16
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Jharkhand
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24,315
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17
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Karnataka
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2,84,979
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18
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Kerala
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|
1,06,393
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19
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Ladakh
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|
818
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20
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Lakshadweep
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|
746
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21
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Madhya Pradesh
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|
1,67,838
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22
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Maharashtra
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|
2,18,030
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|
23
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Manipur
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2855
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24
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Meghalaya
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|
3849
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25
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Mizoram
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6728
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26
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Nagaland
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3,973
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27
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Odisha
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1,94,058
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28
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Puducherry
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1813
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29
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Punjab
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50,977
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30
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Rajasthan
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2,44,204
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31
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Sikkim
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1748
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32
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Tamil Nadu
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88,467
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33
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Telangana
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1,46,665
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34
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Tripura
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24,302
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35
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Uttar Pradesh
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2,77,608
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36
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Uttarakhand
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19,517
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37
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West Bengal
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1,84,596
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38
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Miscellaneous
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48,401
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Total
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28,47,608
The sessions and the number of beneficiaries being vaccinated every day have shown a progressive increase.
13 States and UTs have each vaccinated more than 1 lakh beneficiaries .
293 AEFIs have been reported till 7 pm on day-13 of the vaccination drive.
Special Service and Features
Divisional Level 'DAK ADALAT'
It is proposed to conduct ‘DAK ADALAT” at Divisional Level on 29.12.2022 at Office of the Senior Superintendent of Post Offices, Chennai City Central Division, Sivagnanam Road, Chennai 600 017 at 1600 hours. The public may forward the complaints pertaining to this Division to the undersigned by furnishing the information such as date of booking of Registered letter, Parcel, Insured, VP and Money orders, Office of booking, address of both sender and addressee. Complaints, if any relating to Savings Bank accounts and Cash certificates etc., may also be sent. Complaints pertaining to the following offices may please be sent by post, Email- dochennaicitycentral@indiapost.gov.in
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1.T.Nagar HPO, Ch-i 600 017
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2.Mylapore HPO, Ch-600 004.
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3. Choolaimedu PO, Ch- 600 094
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4.Royapettah PO, Ch- 600 014
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5.Greames Road PO, Ch- 600 006
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6. Teynampet PO, Ch- 600 018
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7. Nungambakkam MDO, Ch-600 034
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8. Gopalapuram PO, Ch-600 086
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9.Tiruvallikeni PO, Ch-600 005
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10. T.Nagar North PO, Ch-600 017
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11. T.Nagar South PO, Ch-600 017
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12. Hindi Prachar Sabha PO, Ch-600 017
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13. Mandaveli PO, Ch-600 004
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14. Vivekananda College PO, Ch-600 004
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15.Shastri Bhavan PO, Ch-600 006
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16. DPI Complex PO, Ch-600 006
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17. Teynampet West PO, Ch-600 006
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18. Nungambakkam High Rd, Ch-600 034
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19. Loyola College, Ch-600 034
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20. Lloyds Estate, Ch-600 014
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21. Pr.Accountant General PO, Ch-600 018
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22. Chepauk PO, Ch-600 005
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23. Madras University PO, Ch-600 005
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24.Parthasarathy Koil PO, Ch-600 005
According to the press release issued by The Senior Superintendent of Post Offices, Chennai City Central Division, Major Divya.D.
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Prime Minister's Office
PM launches development projects in Jharkhand
PM launches development projects in Jharkhand
(The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi, today launched development projects at Sahebganj in Jharkhand.
He laid the Foundation Stone of a 4-lane bridge over the River Ganga, and a multi-modal terminal. The multi-modal terminal is an important component of the development of the National-Waterway 1 from Varanasi to Haldia.
The Prime Minister inaugurated the 311 kilometre Govindpur-Jamtara-Dumka-Sahebganj highway; and dedicated to the nation, a solar power facility at Sahebganj District Court Premises and Sahebganj District Hospital.
The Prime Minister also symbolically distributed certificates of appointment to constables of the Paharia Special India Reserve Battalion; and Smartphones to women entrepreneurs of Self-Help Groups.
Speaking on the occasion, the Prime Minister said that these development projects will benefit the Santhal Pargana area, and lead to greater empowerment of the tribal communities. He said that the poor in India wish to lead a life of dignity, and seek opportunities to prove themselves. He said that he had full faith in their capability.
The Prime Minister said that an era of honesty has begun in India. He sought the people’s blessings in his endeavour to ensure that the poor get their due.
Ministry of Agriculture &
Farmers Welfare
Objective of Pradhan Mantri Kisan Maan Dhan Yojana
Pradhan Mantri Kisan Maan Dhan Yojna  Scheme aims to provide social security net for the Small and Marginal Farmers  by way of pension, as they have minimal or no savings to sustain their livelihood during their old age and to support them in the event of consequent loss of livelihood. Under this scheme, a minimum fixed pension of Rs.3,000/-per month will be provided to the eligible small and marginal farmers, subject to certain exclusion clauses, on attaining the age of 60 years. The Scheme is a voluntary and contributory pension scheme, with entry age of 18 to 40 years.
The beneficiary would be required to contribute Rs 100/ - per month at median entry age of 29 years. The Central Government shall also contribute to the Pension Fund an equal amount.
The Scheme was implemented in 2019 and since the maximum age for enrollment limit is 40 years and minimum fixed pension of Rs. 3000/- per month will be due once the enrolled farmers attain the age of 60. Hence, the benefits of the Scheme shall be available only after a minimum period of 20 years.
This information was given in a written reply by the Union Minister of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare Shri Narendra Singh Tomar in Lok Sabha.
Prime Minister's Office
Foreign Minister of the Russian Federation, His Excellency Sergei Lavrov, calls on Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi
The Foreign Minister of the Russian Federation, His Excellency Sergei Lavrov, called on Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi today.
Foreign Minister Lavrov briefed the Prime Minister on the situation in Ukraine, including the ongoing peace negotiations. Prime Minister reiterated his call for an early cessation of violence, and conveyed India's readiness to contribute in any way to the peace efforts.
The Russian Foreign Minister also updated Prime Minister on the progress of decisions taken during the India-Russia bilateral Summit held in December 2021.
Ministry of Railways
Indian Railways has taken initiatives to offer the items of regional cuisines /preferences, seasonal delicacies
Indian Railways  has taken initiatives to offer the items of regional cuisines /preferences, seasonal delicacies. IR has also introduced food items as per the preferences of different groups of passengers and health food options such as Jain Food, Diabetic Menu, Baby Food, etc. in the menu of catering services in trains over IR.
Some of the highlights of menu revision are as under:
- Menu is designed without affecting the existing tariff.
- Inclusion of Regional food preferences such as Dalma, Gujarati Kathi Meeti Kadhi, Macher Jhol Fish Curry, Sambhar etc.
- Inclusion of Millet items such as Ragi Laddoo, Ragi Kachori, Ragi Idli, Ragi Dosa , Ragi Uttapam etc.
- Introduction of Diabetic & Jain menu.
- 2 Namkeen items have been reduced to 1 item and sandwich introduced in 2A/3A/CC Rajdhani/ Shatabdi/ Duronto trains.
- Introduction of seasonal dry veg.
- Introduction of jaggery powder and honey sachet as healthy options to sugar.
The year 2023 is the "International Year of Millets". IR has introduced food items made of millets such as Millet Laddoo, Millet Kachori, Millet Khichdi, Millet Dalia, Millet Biscuits, Ragi Idli, Ragi Dosa , Ragi Uttapam etc. in the catering menu being served to passengers in trains.
The newly changed menu has been introduced in trains progressively w.e.f. 26th January, 2023. It is a continuous endeavour of IR to make available food items to travelling passengers in trains as per their requirement and feedback.
This information was given by the Minister of Railways, Communications and Electronic & Information Technology, Shri Ashwini Vaishnaw in a written reply to a question in Lok Sabha today.
Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways
Sagarmala Project
Sagarmala is the flagship Central Sector Scheme of the Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways to promote port-led development in the country. Ministry has issued revised Sagarmala Funding Guidelines on 5.4.2023. As per revised Funding Guidelines, the fund contribution from Sagarmala Programme  in any project will be limited to 50 per cent of estimated project cost as per DPR or tendered cost, whichever is lesser. However, Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways may provide 100% financial assistance for any project based on uniqueness, strategic nature, necessity, merits, financial condition of the Major Port, etc subject to the approval of Minister in charge of Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways.
This information was given by the Union Minister for Ports, Shipping and Waterways, Shri Sarbananda Sonowal in a written reply to the Rajya Sabha today.
Ministry of Finance
Central GST Delhi-West Commissionerate unearthed racket of issuance of fake invoices
Central GST Delhi-West Commissionerate has unearthed racket of issuance of fake invoices without actual supply of goods and services by M/s Royal Sales India and 27 other dummy companies. Two persons have been arrested in this matter and remanded to judicial custody for 14 days by Duty Magistrate, Patiala house Courts, New Delhi. The accused were found to be operating 28 fake companies to facilitate fraudulent Input Tax Credit , thus defrauding the exchequer. Prima facie, fraudulent ITC of about Rs 108 Crore has been passed on using invoices involving amount of Rs 900 Crore. Final duty is subject to outcome of the investigation.
On basis of search at various suppliers & recipients of goods of the said firms, it was revealed that Modus operandi of these 28 bogus firms involved obtaining GST registration of fake firms all across Delhi using KYC documents of lowly paid individuals and generating goodless invoices and e-way bills of these firms. On preliminary scrutiny, it was seen that the inward supplies of the said firm were not in correlation with outward supplies. All these firms have resorted to sale or cause effect of sale of goods, by issuing good-less invoices and on collection of the payment by cheque, pay back in cash to the party in question. This is done in order to facilitate these firms under investigation to avail Input Tax Credit for offsetting any likely tax liability and in some cases availing IGST refund etc.
Till now, 15 buyer firms have already admitted their liability vide their Voluntary Statement and further deposited voluntarily approx Rs.1.30 Crore towards ITC wrongly availed, Interest and Penalty under Section 74 of CGST Act, 2017 till date. Further, approx. Rs 1.58 Crore has been frozen in Bank Accounts of these fake firms.
Therefore, both accused have committed offence under the provisions of Section 132 and  of CGST Act 2017, which are cognizable and non-bailable under section 132 being punishable under Section 132 of the said Act and have been remanded to judicial custody for 14 days on 15.11.2019. Investigations are underway to identify key beneficiaries of this fraud and to further recover GST involved.
Prime Minister's Office
PM shares link to Mann ki Baat magazine for last months Mann ki Baat